Cocoa Dusted Candied Walnuts Vegan Refined Sugar Free Paleo Recipes

COCOA DUSTED CANDIED WALNUTS (VEGAN, REFINED SUGAR FREE, PALEO)

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, combine the walnuts, maple syrup and salt. Cook over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until golden and sticky and the walnuts are completely coated and separated (about 3 to 4 minutes).
• Pour nuts onto a silpat or parchment lined pan and use a fork to separate them. Allow the nuts to cool and harden completely, (about 15 minutes). You can place the nuts in the fridge to firm them faster.
• Meanwhile, place chocolate in a medium bowl along with the coconut oil; place bowl over simmering water and stir gently until melted (or alternatively you can melt on medium in the microwave).
• Add maple syrup to the melted chocolate and stir until fully combined.
• Transfer the candied maple walnuts to a large bowl, and pour the melted chocolate over the nuts. Stir until thoroughly coated.
• Transfer onto lined baking pan. Using two forks, separate nuts so none stick together. Return the nuts to the refrigerator until chocolate has just about set, around 10 minutes.
• Place cocoa powder into a shallow bowl or Ziploc bag. Toss the walnuts in the cocoa until well coated and sift out excess powder in a strainer.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

HOMEMADE COCOA CANDIED NUTS

Steps:

• Add water and coconut sugar to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
• Add the nuts and cacao nibs to saucepan and stir to coat them with the sugar.
• Within a couple of minutes the water will evaporate and the sugar will caramelize on the nuts and nibs and turn brown in color. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
• Remove from the stove and let it cool on a plate lined with parchment paper.